Although the two powers had no quarrel before, they also had no shared racial or cultural heritage. Also, it would be inevitable that one nation would dominate. .
In the first part of the war, Rome won the alliance of the town Hieron in north-east Sicily. This offensive was led by Claudius and Marcus Valerius Messalla in 263 BC. The Romans won further in 262 BC with the towns of Segesta and Agrigentum. Agregentum was won after a long and costly siege. Since the Carthaginians fought fiercely at every stop, Rome decided that victory could only be achieved by controlling all of Sicily. .
"In order to control Sicily, Rome would have to win battles at sea; up to this point, Rome had no working navy. Unfortunately for Rome, the Carthaginians were descendants of the Phoenicians, who were masters of the seas. Rome nonetheless built 160 ships equipped with land bridges (corvi) that dropped onto enemy ships. This helped thwart naval skill of the enemy, and allowed Rome to use soldiers in a land battle on a ship. Rome managed to win supremacy of the seas, despite having many of their ships destroyed by storms- Rome had yet to figure out where to harbor ships."" (Willis) The Carthaginian leader, Hamiclar Barca, was cornered in Sicily, and surrendered in 241 BC. Before the next outbreak of war between the two states, Rome became involved with the Gauls in northern Italy, and Hamiclar Barca and Carthage had to quell a revolt of their own mercenaries.
As mentioned before, Carthage had difficulties with its mercenary population within the military after the First Punic War. Hamilcar Barca withdrew his forces from the island of Sardinia to help quiet the rebellion. Rome took advantage of this, and invaded the island. Needless to say, this did make the Carthaginians happy. Hamilcar Barca then decided to move his forces west, into Spain, in order to set new footholds in commerce and military might. With him he took his son, Hannibal.
But from 180 to 476 Rome decreased. ... He was the third best emperor in Rome's history. ... There were many economic problems in Rome. ... As the two other sources of income began to disappear, the Rome government raised the taxes for the people of Rome. ... Soon these people became Rome's enemies. ...
The military of Rome could not be matched. ... Rome had a strong and steady government. ... The geography of Rome, led to easy expansion and control. ... Rome had almost free use, no risk trade through out these waters, and having ports on every point in Rome allowed for easy trade directly to the capital. ... In conclusion, Rome's military, government, and geography were key to the success of Rome. ...
Rome's location was favorable from a geographical point of view. ... Because Rome was built on the famous seven hills, it was easily defended. ... Early Rome The twin brothers Romulus and Remus in 753 B.C.E founded Rome, and archaeologists have founded that by the eighth century B.C.E there was a settlement consisting of huts on the tops of Rome's Hills. ... Rome had been under the control of seven kings and that two of the last three kings had been Etruscans, a people who were located north of Rome in Etruria. ... By 509 B.C.E., a new Rome had emerged. ...
But from 180 to 476 Rome decreased. ... He was the third best emperor in Rome's history. ... There were many economic problems in Rome. ... As the two other sources of income began to disappear, the Rome government raised the taxes for the people of Rome. ... Soon these people became Rome's enemies. ...
The fall of Rome The fall of Rome wasn't something that happened over night. ... Also, all of Rome did not disintegrate. ... There is no single reason for Rome's decline. ... They were no longer the patriots the mighty Rome deserved. ... Slowly but surely Rome deteriorated, and melted away into the grave....
ROMAN TIMES As my family has the line of ancestors that have continually fought in the military of Rome, I have watched the constant decline of this once great military power. ... There is no willingness to be the great power that Rome once was. There is also a lack of loyalty to this great government of Rome. ... These mercenaries not only could care less about fighting for Rome, but they would even think it better if Rome lost because they were once enemies of the empire themselves. The people of Rome need to do some thinking and figure out what is really important in their lives as ...
The seemingly unstoppable Roman Empire was bound to fall after the many aspects that made Rome such a dominant empire started to fade away. Rome was the center of the world and the thought that such a worldwide power could decline was unheard of. ... Every decision that Rome made had a vast affect on city itself and the rest of the world. ... With the right leadership all of the disastrous decisions could have been prevented and the reign of Rome could have been prolonged long after its fall in 476 AD. ---- In conclusion, the Roman Empire declined based upon the same factors that had caused it...
9/25 The Fall Of Rome Rome was a great country in Italy. ... Rome had many monuments that stood for Rome's power and dignity such as temples, stadiums, and victory arches. ... The Roman Empires military was made up of many mercenaries that had lack of loyalty to Rome. ... The taxes of Rome were getting to high. ... The fall of Rome was a slow process of changes in life. ...
